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Knox County – Tuesday evening, December 2, at approximately 5:08 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies and Indiana State Police stopped a vehicle on US 50 near Gray Barn Road for speeding and for nearly striking two other vehicles. The driver was identified as Jaret VanPatten, 27, of Hazelton. While talking to the driver, officers detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. VanPatten also displayed signs of impairment. VanPatten’s four-year-old daughter and six-year-old son were also in the vehicle. VanPatten was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where officers continued their investigation and determined VanPatten was impaired. He was arrested for several criminal charges and transported to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. While at the hospital, VanPatten was also arrested for disorderly conduct. Toxicology is pending.
VanPatten’s two children were released to a relative. Arrested and Charges:
Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police |
